How to tell the difference between mature and premature #optimization?

linkedin.com/search/res… Optimize the right thing

🟩 Optimize at the right time

🟩 Optimize for the right trade-offs

I call them the 3 T's of optimization: thing, time, trade-offs

This post builds a mental model to quickly assess any optimization effort with illustrations, lots of examples, and important practical tips:

1. The first rule of optimization: don’t!

2. Find the right metric to optimize

3. Focus on the subset that matters

4. Use control metrics

5. Experiment small before going big bang

6. Identify the point of diminishing return to stop

7. Know your priorities